1997 Kia Sephia visibility problems

Filed Sep 13, 2007 · Airbags, Body · 59,000 miles · UT

Dashboard warped and coming up and touching windshield. It is breaking or blocking the vent/defroster/defogger system. Therefore the windows barely defrost and this is a safety hazard. I know of two other people having the same problem with the dashboard. Also "door open" light remains on and drains battery.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Body, Visibility · NC

Dt: consumer owns 1997 kia sephia. She had a problem with the dashboard. The vents for the defroster fell off, and the dashboard was brown, which began as a small spot and grew to cover the whole dashboard. She was concerned that the dashboard falling apart might somehow affect the airbags. She says that there is a burning smell coming from dash, smell has been there since she purchased vehicle. She did purchase vehicle new.

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · IA

Dashboard has come apart. Also, seals around airbag on passenger's side has lifted up, exposing parts underneath. Heater vent on dash has cracked, causing heater to become inoperative.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD

While driving about any MPH vehicle will suddenly accelerate without a prior warning.consumer will step on brakes pedal to stop acceleration, but vehicle will not stop, and concerned about fact of an accident.*ak transmission failed. Brakes make noise due to rotor failure. Wiper blades failed. Battery failed.

Filed Aug 24, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MS

While driving differential went out/ digital laser failed to work on cd panel/ power window electrical switch stopped working, and engine check light came on & did not go off. Dashboard covering was separating from window. There was water in the headlights, and battery would go dead. Took vehicle to dealer. Vehicle needed alignment due to problem with transmission & the brake assembly needed replacing due to excessive wear.

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Ongoing problem with battery failure; dealer notified, and replaced faulty battery on two occasions, and problem reoccurred. Also, and problem engine hesitation. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer found out right after leasing the vehicle, that the radio was inoperable. The vehicle began squeeking in the rear end when turning. The heater malfunctioned. The left rear strut assembly failed causing knocking noise at right rear. The o-ring failed causeing the distributor leak and there was loss of power while driving.

Filed May 3, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Transmission was replaced twice/ the engine seized at 30000 miles/ the brakes warped three times and were replaced 3 times/ the windows are hard to open and close/ the brake pedal is extremely low.

Filed Aug 24, 1999 · Brakes, Visibility · VA

Manual window regulator out of adjustment causing difficulty in rolling up. Mjs

Filed Apr 4, 1999 · Engine, Visibility · GA · crash

I am no longer going to make payments on this lemon!

Filed Dec 16, 1998 · Brakes, Seat belts · NJ

Rotors failed several times.